Coalition favors greater gun regulation

The members of the Greater Worcester Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence are determined to promote the right of all citizens to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We, along with other concerned supporters, now conduct a vigil in Worcester each Saturday remembering the victims at Sandy Hook last December and the more than 6,000 people killed by gun violence since then.

Our posters say “Protect Children, Not Guns” and “Save a Life — Stop Gun Violence.” We have been encouraged by the people who slow down, read our signs, wave, honk and give us a thumbs-up. The experience leaves no doubt the majority of us favor sensible gun regulation. Will legislators act accordingly?

Some say nothing can curb the national epidemic of gun violence. We heard similar claims before regulations of the sale of tobacco, toys, cars and other products were activated and lives were saved. We heard similar claims about speeding in autos and auto safety. The death rate from highway accidents has decreased since the institution of speed limits. Lives have been saved by auto safety features.

Nations with sensible gun regulations have death rates from gun violence dramatically lower than ours. Who, we ask, benefits from irresponsible gun practices? Who would benefit from combating gun violence through sensible legislation? We can balance the rights of individuals and the shared interests of all of us.

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